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Marcus Chen

Marcus Chen

Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN

Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.

15 stories from Marcus Chen in Poughkeepsie

Cortland Co. tax collector accused of embezzling $18K — localSYR WSTM (Central NY)
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Cortland Co. tax collector accused of embezzling $18K

TAYLOR, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- A tax collector in Cortland County is being accused of stealing over $18,000 from the town of Taylor over the span of six years. The New York State Comptroller's office said in a statement that 41-year-old Jaymie Closson appeared before Judge Randolph Krumanin in the...

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WMCHealth hospitals earn 17 national honors for specialtycCare from Healthgrades — Mid Hudson News (Poughkeepsie)
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WMCHealth hospitals earn 17 national honors for specialtycCare from Healthgrades

VALHALLA The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced that five of its hospitals earned 17 Healthgrades specialty awards and distinctions for clinical excellence in cardiac care, orthopedics, critical care, gastrointestinal care and prostate care. The awards achieved by...

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Syracuse lawmakers approve project to replace hundreds of lead pipes, but there's still a lot more to go — localSYR WSTM (Central NY)
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Syracuse lawmakers approve project to replace hundreds of lead pipes, but there's still a lot more to go

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- The Syracuse Common Council passed a big step Monday in the effort to rid the city of lead pipes, but there's still a long way before it's complete. Councilors unanimously approved a project for the water department to replace around 1,700 lead pipes across the city with...

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Over 703,000 New Yorkers voted early in 3 days — localSYR WSTM (Central NY)
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Over 703,000 New Yorkers voted early in 3 days

Over 703,000 New Yorkers participated in the first three days of early voting for the general election, a turnout rate that nearly doubled the pace of the 2022 gubernatorial race while Attorney General Letitia James issued warnings against voter intimidation by armed federal agents.

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Letter to the Editor: Knox is Town Clerk who will work for you — Mid Hudson News (Poughkeepsie)
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Letter to the Editor: Knox is Town Clerk who will work for you

The Town Clerk’s office rarely makes headlines, but it touches nearly every resident. The clerk keeps the town’s official records, takes the minutes that document how decisions are made, administers oaths of office to municipal officials, and handles the licenses, permits, and public records...

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'We are in a war against lead in our community': Syracuse's mayor pushes for solution to lead pipe crisis — localSYR WSTM (Central NY)
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'We are in a war against lead in our community': Syracuse's mayor pushes for solution to lead pipe crisis

Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens is hoping to pick up the pace on replacing lead pipes in the city, with new legislation on the horizon that could force the city to replace all lead pipes within the next ten years. "When we talk about what we've done so far, we know that that is not enough," said Owens...

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Inside OCC's $32 million transformation: New facilities prepare students for healthcare careers — localSYR WSTM (Central NY)
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Inside OCC's $32 million transformation: New facilities prepare students for healthcare careers

ONONDAGA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- Onondaga Community College (OCC) completed a $32 million transformation of 40,000 square feet in an effort to modernize learning spaces for students pursuing healthcare careers. The renovation inside the college's School of Health, Wellness Human Services building...

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Walmart just leaked details on its 2026 Black Friday sale events — localSYR WSTM (Central NY)
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Walmart just leaked details on its 2026 Black Friday sale events

Shop early Walmart Black Friday deals now!

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Concerning 'hijack' text prompts United flight to turn back, cockpit audio indicates — localSYR WSTM (Central NY)
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Concerning 'hijack' text prompts United flight to turn back, cockpit audio indicates

A United Airlines flight returned to Las Vegas shortly after takeoff on Saturday night due to a "potential security concern," the airline has confirmed.

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34 chains with Halloween deals and seasonal specials: Chipotle, Pizza Hut and more — localSYR WSTM (Central NY)
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34 chains with Halloween deals and seasonal specials: Chipotle, Pizza Hut and more

These Halloween food deals are so good, it’s scary.

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Police seek help identifying man in Pamelia burglary — localSYR WSTM (Central NY)
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Police seek help identifying man in Pamelia burglary

The New York State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual in connection with an alleged burglary.

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Town of Warwick to study consolidating police with villages — Mid Hudson News (Poughkeepsie)
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Town of Warwick to study consolidating police with villages

WARWICK – The Town of Warwick will conduct a feasibility study to consolidate the police departments in the villages of Florida and Greenwood Lake into its department. Both villages as well as the Village of Warwick are within the Town of Warwick. The village department merged with the town some...

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Putnam Legislature conducts hearing on proposed county budget — Mid Hudson News (Poughkeepsie)
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Putnam Legislature conducts hearing on proposed county budget

CARMEL Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne’s proposed $229 million budget for next year, a fiscal spending plan that would reduce the property tax levy from $45.2 million to $38.7 million, or $6.5 million, a reduction of more than 14 percent, was the subject of a public hearing Monday evening...

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Hochul announces $8.3 million for food banks as SNAP cuts threaten free school meals — localSYR WSTM (Central NY)
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Hochul announces $8.3 million for food banks as SNAP cuts threaten free school meals

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the distribution of $8.3 million in grants to 59 food banks and pantries and pledged to maintain free school meals amid federal SNAP cuts caused by the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

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Onondaga County's early voters look out for term limits on the ballot — localSYR WSTM (Central NY)
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Onondaga County's early voters look out for term limits on the ballot

DeWitt, N.Y. (WSYR) -- Voters have much to consider as the ballots appear increasingly long for the gubernatorial election this year in Onondaga County. A unique ballot could be a factor driving people to the polls, with Oct. 23 recorded as the busiest early voting day ever in a non-presidential...

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